Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 11 Installation and starting up........................ 12 Connections and controls........................15 Operating..............................20 6.1 Operating controls on the device....................20 6.2 Remote control operation......................26 Technical specifications........................27 Plug and connection assignments....................28 Protecting the environment......................29 CDR1...
General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
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NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. CDR1...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This unit is used to record and playback DMX signals. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. CDR1...
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. DMX recorder...
Playback of DMX sequences on the DMX output either manually or timer controlled Playback in endless loop possible Speed and fading between recorded scenes adjustable Sound-controlled operation via built-in microphone possible Suitable for truss or wall mounting Operation via buttons and display on the unit or the supplied infrared remote control CDR1...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Connect the output of the first DMX device (1) to the input of the second one and so on, to form a series connection. Make sure that the output of the last DMX device (n) in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). CDR1...
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Installation and starting up DMX indicator While both the device and the DMX controller are in operation, the [DMX] LED is flashing and thereby indicates that a DMX signal is being received on the input. Inserting the battery into the Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder remote control like a drawer.
Connections and controls Connections and controls CDR1...
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Connections and controls 1 Control LEDs: [Power]: Indicates that the unit is connected to the power supply. [REC]: Flashes during recording. [Play]: Flashes during playback. [DMX]: Flashes when a DMX signal is received. 2, 3, 4.5 Function and control buttons [MENU]: opens the main menu.
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9 Microphone for sound control. 10 [DC IN] Micro USB port for connecting the plug-in power supply. 11 [DMX OUT] Output for the DMX signal to other DMX-controlled devices. 12 [DMX IN] Input for the DMX signal, for example from a DMX controller. CDR1...
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Connections and controls Remote control 21 [STANDBY] Switches the unit to standby mode or back on again. Increases or decreases the currently displayed value. 23 [1/7] … [6/12] Selecting a chase sequence within the selected group. 24 [Fade +/–] Setting the fading speed. 25 [Master +/–] Increases or decreases the value transmitted on all DMX channels by one.
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Connections and controls 27 [1–6], [7–12] Selects a group. 28 [REC] Starts recording. Starts / stops the playback of a chase sequence. CDR1...
Operating Operating Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. 6.1 Operating controls on the device Record Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘reC’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use the arrow buttons to select a chase sequence to be recorded in the ‘CS.01’ … ‘CS.12’ . Start the recording with [ENTER].
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‘FAde’ . Use the arrow buttons to set a speed in the range ‘0’ … ‘100’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Playback runs in an endless loop. To stop playback, press [ENTER], use the arrow buttons to select the option ‘no’ , and confirm with [ENTER]. CDR1...
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Operating Deleting recordings Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘deL’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use the arrow buttons to select the chase sequence to be deleted in the range ‘CS.01’ … ‘CS.12’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use the arrow keys to select whether the complete chase sequence is to be deleted (select ‘all’...
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Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘dISP’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use the arrow buttons to select whether the display is to be shown reversed (select ‘dSIP’ ) or not (select ‘dISP’ ) and confirm with [ENTER]. Press [MENU] to return to the main menu. CDR1...
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Operating Display mode Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Led’ . Confirm with [ENTER]. Use the arrow buttons to select whether the display has to be turned off after 30 minutes without any keypress (select ‘YES’ ) or not (select ‘no’ ) and confirm with [ENTER]. Press [MENU] to return to the main menu.
Operating 6.2 Remote control operation Record Press [REC]. The [REC] LED flashes. Use [1–6], [7–12] to select a group, then use [1/7] … [6/12] to select the chase sequence number to be recorded. The display shows ‘CS.01’ . In your DMX controller, configure the scene you want to record and press one of the [1/7] … [6/12] buttons.
Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. CDR1...
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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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